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10 MORE Lines You Should NEVER Play on Upright Bass

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The FIRST Bass Line in Hip Hop (Is NOT the One You Think)

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The Greatest Dance Bass Solo EVER

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WAR's Greatest Bass Line

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The 10 Greatest Bass Lines of 1974

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The Greatest J-Pop Bass Line EVER

#bass #basssolo #ztmy #transcription #analysis #paulthompson
Talking about my latest musical discovery: J-pop music and one of it's greatest bands: ZUTOMAYO (ずっと真夜中でいいのに。). I'll break down one of the most incredible bass lines I've heard recently from groove, to amazing fills, to the jaw-dropping bass solo--let's check out "STUDY ME" (お勉強しといてよ) and see just why it's so amazing, and why Ryosuke Nikamoto is a name bass players all over the world should know!
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The Greatest Bridge in Pop Music

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#analysis #breakdown #history #adultcontemporary #paulthompson Breaking down one of the greatest songs from the early 1980's: Al Jarreau's "Mornin'" from the 1983 "Jarreau" album (Warner Bros.). Written by Jay Graydon and David Foster (with lyrics by Al Jarreau), I'll walk you through a history of the song, the recording of the parts, and what makes that bridge SO AMAZING. How was the song writ...

10 MORE Lines You Should NEVER Play on Upright Bass

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10 MORE Lines You Should NEVER Play on Upright Bass

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#transcription #doublebass #metal #punk #bannedlist #paulthompson It's time to expand on the banned list from Part I (ua-cam.com/video/NrntW3kWPWM/v-deo.html)!! These 10, all NEW bass lines will open your doorway to hell and are guaranteed to get you kicked out of your next bass lesson! All your favorites including Tool, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Primus, Symphony X, The Stranglers, RATM, Black Sa...

The FIRST Bass Line in Hip Hop (Is NOT the One You Think)

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The FIRST Bass Line in Hip Hop (Is NOT the One You Think)

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#bass #basshistory #groove #analysis #paulthompson What was the FIRST bass line that was rapped over? Rap has existed for years, but believe it or not the first commercial single to feature 'rap' in 1979 wasn't "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang. The answer might surprise you! I'll tell you who recorded this first 'rap' single and how it actually charted for weeks, I'll break down the inc...

5:52

The Greatest Dance Bass Solo EVER

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#bass #funk #basshistory #transcription #analysis #paulthompson Taking apart one of the greatest funk/dance tracks in history: "Stomp!" (1980) by the Brothers Johnson (produced by Quincy Jones) and the incredible bass playing by the late, great Louis Johnson (including that ICONIC bass solo!). I'll talk about everything including how the song came to be, who were the legendary studio musicians ...

7:07

WAR's Greatest Bass Line

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#bass #basshistory #analysis #transcription #paulthompson Digging into the amazing grooves from one of the greatest genre-defying bands of the 70's: WAR. From the iconic "Low Rider" to "Cisco Kid" to "Slippin' Into Darkness" which song contains their GREATEST bass line? I'll also introduce you to the unsung vocalist and original bassist of WAR, Morris "B.B." Dickerson, and show you why his styl...

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The 10 Greatest Bass Lines of 1974

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#bass #basshistory #analysis #transcription #paulthompson Celebrating my 50th birthday with a trip back to the bass lines that moved us in 1974! I'll break down each line, introduce you to each bassist that played them, and give it a go recreating these amazing grooves! Including bass lines from Weather Report, Ohio Players, Kool & the Gang, Aretha, Larry Graham, Herbie Hancock, James Brown, an...

Pino, Paul, and the Pedal That Shook Up Pop in 1984

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Pino, Paul, and the Pedal That Shook Up Pop in 1984

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#bass #basshistory #transcription #analysis #fretless #paulthompson The fretless bass is still out and I'm breaking down one of my favorite bass lines from the great Pino Palladino! Let's dig into "I'm Gonna Tear This Playhouse Down" by Paul Young (1984), why this groove is so iconic, the incredible sound of the Boss OC-2 pedal, and examine the way Pino uses it to craft this iconic bass part! I...

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The B Flat Blues That Swung ALL OF JAZZ

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#bass #jazz #walking #history #analysis #paulthompson Celebrating the genius of the late, great bassist PERCY HEATH. His nearly 70-year career playing Jazz spanned hundreds of records that included Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Wes Montgomery, the Heath Brothers, the Modern Jazz Quartet, and many, many more. I'll break down his ICONIC 2-chorus walking bass intro to Miles Davis...

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The GENIUS of Bassist Mick Karn

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#bass #basshistory #fretless #transcription #analysis #paulthompson FINALLY digging into one of the greatest (and underrated) fretless bass guitarists of the 80s and 90s: Mick Karn. From the group Japan to Gary Numan to 'Dalis Car' and his own various solo projects, I'll break down my 5 favorite Mick Karn bass lines and show you what they tell us about his unique and amazing style of playing th...

Is This the Greatest Slap Bass Line EVER?

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Is This the Greatest Slap Bass Line EVER?

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#bass #funk #groove #transcription #analysis #paulthompson Digging into one of the CLASSIC bass grooves from the past 40 years: "Glide" by Pleasure (1979) and why it's so great. I'll also introduce you to the man who wrote it and played it (Nate Phillips) and share what he's been up to since he recorded this iconic bass line over 40 years ago. Website: www.paulthompson.us Instagram @pdbass74 Tw...

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Rush Meets LOONEY TUNES???

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#bass #basshistory #transcription #analysis #paulthompson Remember that time Rush worked music from cartoons into one of their greatest recordings? Digging into "La Villa Strangiato" from 1978's HEMISPHERES, breaking down Geddy Lee's wicked bass solo (and it's Jazz connections) and showing you how pianist/composer Raymond Scott will always be linked to this iconic prog rock instrumental. Websit...

Is This the Greatest Christmas Bass Line EVER?

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Is This the Greatest Christmas Bass Line EVER?

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#bass #basshistory #transcription #analysis #paulthompson Digging into one of the most unique holiday songs ever recorded, "Christmas Wrapping" by the Waitresses (1981), how it blends vast musical styles and techniques, and breaking down what might be the best bass line played on a Christmas song. I'll also introduce you to the incredible woman that played it Tracy Wormworth and tell you why yo...

The 3-Note 'Hack' To Better Bass Lines (and Solos)

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The 3-Note 'Hack' To Better Bass Lines (and Solos)

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#bass #lesson #musictheory #jazz #paulthompson Diving into the magical world of TRIADS - our musical building blocks. I'll show you a tried-and-true exercise for learning to hear them better, walk you through a ton of valuable 3-note exercises you might not know about, show you how to walk a super-effective bass line using ONLY TRIADS, and unlock the secret of TRIAD PAIRS and show you how using...

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The Top 10 Ronnie Baker Bass Lines

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#bass #basshistory #transcription #analysis #paulthompson Digging into one of the great unsung bassists of Soul, Disco, and Popular music: Ronnie Baker. The longtime Philadelphia International Records bassist worked alongside Gamble & Huff, Thom Bell, and others to play bass on some of the most popular songs of the past 50 years, including music by The O'Jays, The Spinners, The Delfonics, Harol...